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The Legend of Dog Lady Island (2020)

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The Legend of Dog Lady Island

14 reviews
2/10

I need answers

  • nogodnomasters
  • Dec 25, 2020
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1/10

Whywolf Island

  • tmccull52
  • Dec 23, 2020
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1/10

BAD BAD MOVIE!

Can we say bad acting? Awful, cheap wardrobe/props?

First, bad acting. I do not care this is based on an urban legend. I am not sure they did that any service with the movie for starters. But the acting is so bad and at points over done. The French accents were poor at best.

Bad cheap wardrobe--The costumes look like something bought at costume shop that were put on the dollar special shelf. They did not even come close to what they would have worn at the time the story shows the French soliders and Indians were in. And the Native dress was not that great.

Fake looking props. You can tell that they are not realistic. Low budget film or not, could have put some thought into things.

The Music during the 1920's scene is not appropriate.....
  • taljalea
  • Oct 30, 2021
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4/10

Low Budget for Sure, But A Few Things to Appreciate

I've lived 30 minutes away from Monroe, Michigan my whole life, and regardless of what you think of the movie, know that Dog Lady Island is a real place with an endless amount of stories. The buildings, sights, and street names in this film are all real.

I give Michael J Alexander mad props for writing, directing, and acting in this film, and I appreciate him bringing light to a local legend, but I would be lying if I said I thought his acting was good. I could ignore that the camera, editing and effects aren't up to Hollywood standards if the acting wasn't so underwhelming. I don't want to speak for all the actors/actresses, because some of them do well (I liked the 1920 scene a lot, and I thought Lilly and Detective Taylor were convincing as characters), but most of the acting in this film feels very insincere, stale, and like it's being read off the page for the first time.

I did think the actual story written was interesting, however there were scenes that seemed to have a lack of script, or repetition in the script that didn't make sense to me. In one scene, there's a point where Detective James says the same line four times in less than a five minute period.

Overall, I appreciate this film, and while I take into consideration that it's independently made, it was hard to look past the awkward acting by about half the cast. A few redeeming moments, but I can't say I see it becoming anything classic. Just my opinion of course.
  • jeffreyoliverrock
  • Aug 15, 2020
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1/10

Struggling to act cast

The cast is trying so hard to act and it's such a pain to watch this.
  • saileshkripalani
  • Nov 2, 2020
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1/10

Not a werwolf movie.

  • doctorsmoothlove
  • Oct 26, 2020
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1/10

Horrible

The acting is terrible, the sound is wal mart, and the costumes are Party City. The guns they used in the fight were clearly unmistakable plastic toys firing caps and the wigs were dollar store, as were the uniforms.

Skunk pee does not stink this bad.
  • gennymikel
  • Nov 26, 2020
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1/10

A masterclass in criminally bad acting

Got 20 minutes into this and couldn't take any more......
  • mark-19992
  • Aug 31, 2020
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5/10

Is not that Bad

  • multi-96064
  • Aug 2, 2024
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1/10

Where wolf?

I was watching this film on a site where it is called Werewolf Island and halfway through the film the line from Young Frankenstein came to mind - where wolf?

Getting back to the curse there is an inkling of a good story line that could have evolved but the film is cursed by scriptwriters in grade 3, a cast from grade two and the director is still struggling through kindergarten!

I was rooting for the alleged werewolf from the start and hopefully end the agony for this struggling cast .

Someone had money to waste on this disaster!

Where wolf, where island, where credible plot - why worry! Next time check the dictionary for a description of an island!
  • garyjazz-99774
  • Nov 10, 2023
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10/10

THIS MOVIE A 10/10 FOR SMOKERS

This movie is absolutely amazing. Best movie I've ever seen not sober. Jared is my favorite character! Best guy in the film. I love this movie so much. Yes the acting is terrible but I'm a big believer in B movies can be very entertaining! This movie got ACTION, DRAMA, ROMANCE, MYSTERY and SPOOKY VIBES. This movie has gone into my comfort movie list. The dialog is so funny and goofy but I will recommend this movie to everyone. If you're someone who enjoys goofy acting and funny dialog this movie is for you! I bought the DVD at Walmart and I have not been disappointed at all in my $5.99 purchase. Honestly I think Its the best $5.99 I've ever spent! Earnest Lee I love you!
  • kingdiscord
  • Jan 27, 2023
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6/10

Delightfully Schlocky

This movie isn't a masterpiece, but the story was compelling, and you could tell the cast was having a good time despite awful special effects. Although most of the special effects and filming were poor, there was a real sense that the filmmakers wanted to do something memorable with a limited budget. I like how they explained the origins of the events, and I like how it managed to outdo a Hallmark or Lifetime movie. I like cheaply made movies just as much as I like big budget professional productions, and I have a feeling this movie will wind up as a contender for the title of greatest so bad it's good movie of 2020.
  • dwhomewood
  • Jan 10, 2023
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1/10

Garbage Movie

This is hands down the worst movie I have ever seen. Do not subject yourself to 10 minutes of this movie, let alone an hour and a half!! You are better off if you dump battery acid into your eyes and chew on hot coals! The acting is horrible, the props are from the dollar tree, and the filming looks like it was done for a sixth grade project! The guns are literally cap guns! How this movie was made in the year 2020 is beyond me! If I could give this movie 0/10 stars I would! DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE!!
  • jgradandt
  • Dec 29, 2020
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1/10

There is so much bad here

This is a terrible movie. And there are no werewolves on Werewolf Island. Fortunately, they are only out about $20 for the budget. They certainly couldn't have paid the "actors", as they were dreadful. This looked like they used members of a local theater that has given up all hope of making anything decent. And the children were certainly not actors, but must have been the crew's children.

They certainly didn't spend money of special effects or costumes, either. All the clothes were obviously thrift shop cast offs, and the "un-special effects" and action scenes were so inept. The monster (and I use that term very loosely) looks terrible in all the chase and killing scenes which were often filmed in daylight (no budget for night-lighting). Did I mention there are no werewolves?

There was very little direction, so they didn't pay a director or crew. Just some guy with a camcorder, doing a favor for a friend. As bad as I make this sound, it was worse. Not a B movie. Maybe a C movie. They spent more on the cover art.
  • jaythor70
  • Sep 13, 2024
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